In what Sports Festival watchers may
consider as upset, Team Bayelsa edged hitherto front liners, Delta and Edo
States to etch their name in history as the overall champions of the maiden
edition of the Niger Delta Sports Festival, held in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State
capital.
It was a very outstandingly outstanding performance
across various sports during the week-long event sponsored by the Niger Delta
Development Commission (NDDC) as Bayelsa and Delta athletes ran a close race
for the top spot. At the end, just one gold medal swung the contest the way of
Bayelsa as they finished with 42 gold medals while Delta grossed 41.
The sporting fiesta, which brought together athletes
from the nine states of the Niger Delta region, showcased thrilling contests,
raw talents, and exceptional competitiveness — but it was Team Bayelsa that
stole the show with their dominance in medal haul.
Team Bayelsa hauled a total of 86 medals comprising 42
gold, 29 silver, and 15 bronze — a performance that proved too strong for their
closest rivals.
Delta State, despite a spirited effort and finishing
with the highest number of medals overall (99), settled for second place after
recording 41 gold, 26 silver, and 32 bronze medals.
Edo State claimed the third position with a combined
haul of 89 medals, which included 23 gold, 35 silver, and 31 bronze medals.
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